Life After SDE: From Campus to Code

Getting an SDE job is a major milestone, but what happens once you actually enter the industry? The transition from interview preparation to professional software development comes with a completely different set of experiences and expectations. Speaker Ish Savaliya Role: SDE 1 @ Walmart Global Tech Event Details Date: 17th October 2026 Mode: Online What You'll Explore What the first few months as an SDE look like Working with real-world codebases and development teams Understanding tasks, deadlines, and workplace expectations Learning and adapting to industry practices Common challenges faced by fresh software engineers Growing from a new hire into a confident developer Join us for a practical look at life after landing an SDE role and discover what aspiring software engineers can expect when they step into the industry.